The wrench has long been the definitive symbol of automotive repair, decorating shop signs the world over. It makes sense; wrenches have found their way into mechanics' hands ever since the beginning.

Snap-on has released a four-piece brake and fuel line wrench set that features spring-torque for a tighter grip from each wrench. The set, which includes a 10 mm ( in.), 11 mm (7/16), 12/13 mm () and ...

It isn’t every day that a new tool company comes along to challenge the likes of Snap-on and Matco. Taking a slice of the pie from well established brands is tough, no matter the segment. When you’re ...

The ratcheting wrench is one of those instruments that sounds frivolous but is actually an invaluable addition to the toolbox. Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars ...

GearWrench tools have excellent quality, appearance and feel. They’re made from highly polished chrome and have a lifetime warranty. They’re also light weight and thin and need as little as 5 degrees ...

When you’re first creating a tool collection from scratch, you can get away with investing in a relatively basic wrench set, such as the Craftsman Overdrive 7-Piece Standard Wrench Set. Even though it ...

Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. When it comes to working on vehicles, machinery, or tight mechanical ...

“I’m a diesel mechanic, and these wrenches are just great.” Whether you’re a full-time master technician, a part-time mobile mechanic, or someone who simply enjoys working on your own car from time to ...

“I bought this set to work on my car, and it gets the job done.” ...

For every gearhead, from the average to the hardcore, a solid collection of wrenches is essential for the completion of almost any mechanical automotive repair (not to mention quite a few jobs around ...

Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or ...